Old Spice Pure Sport dupe — closest scent matches

Old Spice Pure Sport: released in 2004, citrus, sweet and fresh, about 11h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 10/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Old Spice Pure Sport dupe?

The closest Old Spice Pure Sport scent match we found is Hugo Boss Hugo — 86% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $5 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Old Spice Pure Sport dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Old Spice Pure SportProjection
1Hugo Boss Hugo86%about $65* (+1200%)6h vs 11h7/10
2English Leather79%about $10* (+100%)5h vs 11h5/10
3Aramis76%about $45* (+800%)7h vs 11h8/10
4Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur75%about $20* (+300%)5h vs 11h6/10
5Williams Aqua Velva Original Sport89%about $54h vs 11h6/10
  1. Hugo Boss Hugo — 86% scent match

    Shares the vibrant green apple and aromatic mint character that echoes the sporty energy of Old Spice Pure Sport.

    It shares its fresh spicy and fresh accords with Old Spice Pure Sport, lasts about 6h against 11h and carries 5,147 community ratings.

  2. English Leather — 79% scent match

    Brings a classic aromatic punch and citrus opening that sits in a similar traditional masculine grooming family.

    It shares its citrus and fresh spicy accords with Old Spice Pure Sport, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 523 community ratings.

  3. Aramis — 76% scent match

    Lean into a bolder herbal and spicy presence reminiscent of the traditional formulation roots behind Old Spice Pure Sport.

    It shares its warm spicy accords with Old Spice Pure Sport, lasts about 7h against 11h and carries 4,394 community ratings.

  4. Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur — 75% scent match

    Blends citrus brightness with a warm spicy heart that touches on similar retro athletic fragrance vibes.

    It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Old Spice Pure Sport, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 829 community ratings.

  5. Williams Aqua Velva Original Sport — 89% scent match

    Delivers the crisp, aromatic citrus freshness found in Old Spice Pure Sport, anchored by a clean and invigorating herbal finish.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords with Old Spice Pure Sport, lasts about 4h against 11h and carries 16 community ratings.

Which Old Spice Pure Sport dupe is cheapest?

Williams Aqua Velva Original Sport, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Old Spice Pure Sport dupe lasts longest?

Aramis, at about 7h on skin, against about 11h for Old Spice Pure Sport.

Which Old Spice Pure Sport dupe is closest to the original?

Williams Aqua Velva Original Sport, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Old Spice Pure Sport dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hugo Boss Hugo actually costs about $90 a year MORE than Old Spice Pure Sport. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Old Spice Pure Sport dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Aramis Aramis comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Old Spice Pure Sport notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.